Prolific pop artist David Hockney opened his new show, Painting and Photography, at Venice Beach’s L.A. Louver gallery last week. The show features dozens of portraits playing with perspective to the point of creating nearly 3-D images. The 77-year-old British artist … Continued
So yesterday I came across a little video Prager University made about modern art, namely why it’s so “bad.” Featuring artist Robert Florczak, the video states that modern art is merely a “competition between the ugly and the twisted” where … Continued
On April 25, London’s Victoria and Albert museum is debuting something you never knew you needed to see—vases made out of radioactive sludge. Featured in the V&A’s exhibition What is Luxury, the ceramic vases were envisioned and created by The … Continued
Have you ever had that bizarre urge to finish a museum? You know what I mean. That feeling when you’re halfway through a museum or gallery. You’ve been pacing yourself up until now, but there’s that inexplicable need to finish. … Continued
Who is that masked man? Er…that man in a hoodie who’s defacing private property? Banksy is either a visionary street artist or a vandal armed with a spray-paint can, depending on who you ask. His politically charged pieces are … Continued
Have you heard of this story making the rounds? Iris Grace, a five year old girl from Leicestershire has autism, and she makes gorgeous paintings! Buzzfeed News spoke to her mother about Iris’ creative works. Though Iris’ autism has limited her communication and … Continued
I just read about this REALLY awesome organization called ArtLifting on CNet, and they need your help! Who are they? From their website: We empower homeless, disabled, and other disadvantaged individuals through the celebration and sale of their artwork. When an artist … Continued
Today, we’re taking a break from our regular Artist Spotlight series to give you some World Cup art news. Did we just say “World Cup art news”? You bet! I’ll bet you’re wondering, why is the Art Docent Program blogging about the … Continued
Have you heard about this exciting new discovery in the art world? Beneath one of Picasso’s famous early Blue Period paintings, The Blue Room, art conservators have found a hidden painting through the power of X-rays. The finished painting, held in The … Continued
Have you heard of the Google Cultural Institute? Neither had this particular blogger until recently, but trust me – it’s addicting. If you haven’t clicked on that link yet, I must warn you. It’s VERY addictive. As Complex.com puts it, it … Continued